Omega

Hi friends,

you know my tradition - every 100th post should show a not so common example from my collection... it is showtime again...

I have realized that I have been a bit lazy since my 1K post - my apologies!

Today I decided to take an uncommon piece and for all "rectangular lovers", among those is Art (Dr. No) for sure   I know he owns a terrific

example.

Here is an early watch with special movable lugs. The movable parts are held by some kind of claws which give the case an unusual shape. 

Have a closer look at the hands! Aren´t they lovely?

 Inside ticks a round movement of Cal 23,7, a quite common movement in the late 20ies and 30ies.

Last night I bought another similar watch but in silver as it seems (the seller was not able to provide further details).

Although it is in bad condition and a restoration project I decided to pull the trigger as it suits perfectly in my "rectangular theme"

and it went for a low price.

As you can see this has only 2 claws. It will join 2 other examples with 2 claws I already have and I will show the triple once the

restoration is finished.

Be prepared for a terrific picture thread then - the 2 other watches are somewhat special - but this will be a later story

Enjoy the pictures!

Erich

On the new silver piece it looks like there are red numerals going down the side, "14 15 16".  Any idea why it would have had military time on such a delicate piece?

Hi Aaron,

I do not think that these additional red numbers are a hint  for military use of these watches - they are seen quite often on watches that early!

Take pocket watches for example - it was common practice to execute the additional numbers 12-24 in red.

regards

Erich

Many countries in Latin America, Europe and Asia uses what is called "military time" by the AM/PM countries.

Since Omega makes watches for the entire globe, it makes sense.

Cheers,

Nilo

It looks like an interesting and daring project.

Good luck and I'm sure it will turn out into something beautiful.

Waiting to see the final outcome

Best regards.

René

. . . is the golden ratio proportions of length to breadth when the lugs are included.  It's not as though the watch was designed with the lugs as an afterthought; they are, rather, an integral part of the design.

You're quite right, Erich - these humble rectangular vintages are very appealing!

Cordially,

Art

Often too small for today but they still pack a punch - a lovely watch Art - and good luck with the project Erich

Cheers

Hi Art,

I knew you would chime in - I remember your extraordinary SS rect very well!

Nice watch you have there.

best

erich

I love these vintage tanks, here's the one that I want.

...in the last issue of Watchtime? 

Sent in that picture a while ago, I was surprised to see my face!

..that's terrific.

... i have not had any rectangular omega so far, but i do have others, e.g. JLC and one recent GO Karree.

your rectangular omega has special charm and does attract me a lot, i would keep an eye on it too in future.

by the way, i really enjoy and almost read all of your posts because it is contented and talks no nonsense compared with other posts, LOL

look forward to your another 100th post to come

stefan

Hi Stefan,

thank you for your kind words.

Yes, it is worth to go for rectangular Omegas - it is a wide field of collecting and there are so many different versions -

if somebody loves rectangular cases in general he will find a watch which he can fall in love due to the vast variety on offer.

regards

erich

i look forward to seeing the results

best

G

 

...a ladies watch - no it is not!

I show you a wristshot  (on my wrist not the metal lady´s one) to give you a feeling for the size

It is actually 38mm long and 25mm wide without winder...

hope this helps.

kind regards

Erich